Grizzlies point guard Mike Conley will be sidelined for at least a couple of weeks to treat and rest the heel and Achilles that have been bothering him all season, according to an update from the team Saturday (AEDT).

Conley missed Thursday's game at Indiana, a 116-113 Pacers win, and his slow start to the season has been attributed to the injury.

Thursday's absence will be the first of many for Conley, as there is no timetable for him to get back on the court.

"Conley will undergo therapy and treatment to help promote healing and alleviate soreness in his left heel and Achilles following consultations with physicians and the Grizzlies' medical staff," the team said ( via NBA.com ). "There is no timetable for his return at this time. Further updates will be provided in approximately two weeks."

The news is unsettling to Memphis fans. Conley missed 26 games of the 2015-16 season with a similar injury.

Conley is averaging 17.1 points on 38.1 percent shooting, 2.3 rebounds, 4.1 assists and a steal in 31.1 minutes through 12 games. All those numbers are off significantly from his production last season.

After getting off to a 5-1 start, Memphis has lost six of its last eight games and sits at 7-7 ahead of Sunday's home game against the Rockets.